Dr. Karen Pantazis is an anesthesiologist and pain doctor. In her practice, she is particularly interested in pain management and anesthesia. Dr. Pantazis is professionally affiliated with Sutter Amador Hospital. She studied medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Pantazis's training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with Indiana University. She is in-network for Blue Shield, Health Net, and Anthem, in addition to other insurance carriers. She welcomes new patients.

Dr. Grant Hasson is an anesthesiologist. He accepts Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Shield, and more. He is a graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Hasson speaks Spanish. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Sutter Delta Medical Center and Sutter Amador Hospital.

Dr. Vicki Chew practices anesthesiology. Dr. Chew accepts the following insurance: Blue Shield, Anthem, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. She studied medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine.

Dr. Gregory Vuksinich, who practices in Jackson, CA, is a medical specialist in anesthesiology. Dr. Vuksinich is professionally affiliated with Sutter Amador Hospital. He accepts Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Blue Shield, in addition to other insurance carriers. He studied medicine at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine.

Dr. Krystin Granger's area of specialization is anesthesiology. She is affiliated with Sutter Amador Hospital. Dr. Granger studied medicine at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She takes Blue Shield, Health Net, and Anthem, as well as other insurance carriers.

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What is Anesthesiology?

Anesthesiology is the practice of medicine dealing with the safety and comfort of patients during medical procedures, especially surgery. While many people think of anesthesiology as strictly providing pain control, anesthesiologists are also responsible for monitoring and supporting the health of patients during surgery. By paying attention to a patient’s vital signs, an anesthesiologist can both judge how effective the anesthesia is working and intervene if there are problems.

In many cases, an anesthesiologist evaluates patients before surgery, manages their health during surgery, and treats their pain after surgery. They may offer general anesthesia (where a patient is ‘put under’), local anesthesia to numb a certain area, or sedatives to calm anxiety before a medical procedure. Some anesthesiologists use their training in pain relief to help patients who suffer from chronic or cancer pain.

During a surgical procedure, anesthesiologists monitor the health of their patients. Among other vital signs, they may be watching:

Heart rate

Blood pressure

Oxygen level

Body temperature

Level of consciousness

If there is a sudden problem during surgery, the anesthesiologist is generally one of the first to know. They act quickly to correct the problem and keep the patient safe through surgery.

More than just the doctor who puts you to sleep, anesthesiologists are highly trained physicians who work to keep you safe and comfortable.